It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Mulaīh that he said: In comparison to the Hereafter, the status of this world is like a single leap of a rabbit.

Hazrat Wadi’ah Ansari narrates that he says Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: Do not concern yourself with matters that do not pertain to your purpose. And keep away from your enemy. Among people, fear everyone except your trustworthy friends, and a trustworthy person is one who fears Allah. Do not associate with a wicked person, lest you learn his wickedness. And do not disclose your secrets to him, and in your affairs, consult those who fear Allah Almighty.

It is narrated from Hazrat Ismail bin Umayyah that he says Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "There is comfort in solitude from bad friends."

It is narrated from Hazrat Habib that he says some people came to Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) from Iraq. Among them was Hazrat Jarir bin Abdullah. The narrator says then someone brought a large vessel to them in which bread and olive oil had been prepared. The narrator says Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said to those people, "Take it." The narrator says they took it gently and lightly. The narrator says upon this Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said to them, "Indeed, I see in you a strong desire for meat. What do you want? Sour and sweet, cold and hot, to fill your bellies?"

It is narrated about Hazrat Umar that he was invited to a feast, so whenever they brought something different, he would combine it with his companion's portion.

It is narrated from Abdullah bin Amir who says: I saw Umar bin Khattab pick up a straw from the ground (and said: Alas! I wish I were this straw. I wish I were nothing. I wish my mother had not given birth to me. I wish I had been forgotten and lost.

It is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) that he said: The blessed head of Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) was in my lap, so Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: May your mother be bereft of you. Put it (on the ground). Then he said: My destruction! If my Lord does not forgive me, then may my mother be destroyed.

It is narrated from Hazrat Hujair bin Rabee’ah that he says Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: Indeed, sin is like this, and he (may Allah be pleased with him) bent his head towards his eyebrows. Beware! Indeed, virtue is like this, and he covered his head.

Hazrat Anas says that prices increased, and during the time of Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) in Madinah Munawwarah, food became expensive. When Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) started eating the food, it did not suit his stomach. Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) pointed towards his stomach with his hand and said: By Allah! You will eat this until Allah Almighty grants ease to the Muslims.

Hazrat Zaid bin Aslam narrates from his father, who says that I was walking with Hazrat Umar bin Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him). He saw a fallen date and said, "Pick it up." I asked, "What should I do with this date?" Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said, "Dates are gathered one by one." So I picked it up. Then he (may Allah be pleased with him) passed by a heap of dates and said, "Throw this date here."